Lay Catholic evangelists Michael Gormley and Dave VanVickle bring you a podcast series that teaches you how to confidently share your Catholic faith with your family members, friends, co-workers, and the strangers you meet on airplanes. Every episode, Mike and Dave give you five steps you can take each week to become an instrument God uses to spread the Gospel, heal hearts, and renew his Church. Be inspired by stories of miraculous conversions and be reminded that God still powerfully interv ...
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Your favorite parish-based podcast from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish in Grapevine, Texas. Send us stuff! 861 Wildwood Lane Grapevine, TX 76051 Edmund Mitchell Director of Evangelization and Catechesis Marci Houle Coordinator of Adult Evangelization and Catechesis Tim Jara Coordinator of Middle School Ministry Laura Nelson Coordinator of Children's Catechesis
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Merry Christmas! Dave and Gomer have a short but special Christmas message about the incarnation of God. We hope and pray your Christmas season is filled with the joy and peace of Christ! We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to you…
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Surprise Guest Announcement, Answering Audience Questions and a Sneak Peak to Next Season!
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Big News! Fr. Mike Schmitz will be joining EKSB for the closing episode of the Parables, stay tuned! Dave and Gomer read audience emails, reflect on this season of the Parables and share what the next season will look like! We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-7…
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What does it mean to be a good and faithful servant? Dave catches a key detail in the Parable of the Talents: God doesn’t give us all the same amount of talents. God will never give us more than we can handle, while at the same time, God sees something more in us than anyone else ever can, including ourselves! Our goal is to use our talents to glor…
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Many are called but few are chosen. Gomer and Dave discuss the Parable of the Wedding Feast and invite us to reflect on these important questions: Am I in the kingdom? And if so, am I wearing the right garments? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get th…
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Think your actions don’t matter? Don’t be fooled; the Gospel is made up of small acts with great faith. Gomer and Dave remind us that this world is not our home. Our aim should be Heaven and our hearts should always be set on the Lord. How are you living for Heaven today? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your quest…
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How can you lift your eyes towards God and soften your heart for your neighbor today? Gomer is back and tells his story of surgery and recovery! Continuing through the Parables, Gomer and Dave explore the importance of avoiding gossip, forgiving generously and loving our neighbor. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with y…
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“The abortion industry and the prochoice movement, so much of it is about destroying beauty.” Dave talks with artist, Caitlin Solan, who’s using her creative gifts to champion the pro-life cause. Caitlin shares about her miscarriage ministry and they reflect on the beauty of life, and the tragedy of abortion. Find out more about Cailtin Solan and h…
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How to Handle the Haters (w/ Marie Mazzanti)
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Do you get flustered with personal attacks? Are you looking for ways to defend the faith with truth, love and maybe even humor? Dave talks with Marie Mazzanti, a Catholic mom of 5, about her media presence and mission to evangelize online. She reflects on her relationship with Christ, responding to haters with love and using humor to bring the Gosp…
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How To Evangelize Family During the Holidays
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How can I have tough conversations with my family during the holidays? Dave reminds us the importance of building trust and getting to know someone before you try to evangelize them; even your own family, can have wounds they are hiding. Listen to them, pray for them, fast for them, respond with love. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@asce…
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“The kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” Mike and Dave explore the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, reminding us that a humble heart is key to truly following the Lord. Pause and ask yourself: what fruit are you producing today? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] wi…
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“But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbor?’” Mike and Dave break down the Parable of the Good Samaritan, explain why this story is so important and expand on the radical love Jesus calls us to. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “…
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By Ascension
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Are you blind to the needs of your neighbor? Mike and Dave unpack “The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus”, breaking down this story, line by line. They remind us that Jesus repeatedly warns us about the dangers of wealth and that service, worship of God and loving our neighbor is how we truly love God. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@a…
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How do we make sense of parables that seem confusing at first? What does Jesus mean when He says to “make friends with dishonest wealth”? Gomer unpacks The Parable of the Dishonest Steward and shows why it’s essential to consider the context - the time, place, and people - when we try to understand the deeper meaning of Christ’s parables. We want t…
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Which Soil Are You? Living the Parable of the Sower
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How do I make sense of the seed, soil, rocky ground, and thorns? Dave explains the Parable of the Sower and shares how it can be applied to our lives. He also gives advice as to how we can plant seeds on good soil and how we can bear fruit in our own lives. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your questions/comments D…
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Why does Jesus conceal his teachings through parables rather than speaking straight forward? Mike and Dave kick off their new topic discussion on the parables and explain how the parables invite you into a mystery and teach you to slow down. Mike and Dave invite you to join them into the mystery of unpacking the parables and give tips to understand…
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Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle conclude their series on Pope Leo XIV, exploring themes of idolatry, key Biblical lessons, and how his papacy compares with those of earlier popes. They also give a sneak peek into their upcoming season on the parables! We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your questions/comments Don't f…
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Do you just read the Bible or do you let God speak to you through His word? Mike Gormley and Dave Vanvickle finish up their reflections on Pope Leo XIV’s general audiences and applaud the pope for his hyper focus on breaking down the Gospel. We’re reminded it’s not about just reading Scripture, but about slowing down and letting God transform our h…
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Is there an area of your life you want healed? Mike Gormley continues his reflection on Pope Leo’s general audiences and explains what to do with your sickness and brokeness. He reminds us that no matter what is paralyzing you, God can bring you out of any situation. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your questions/…
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Are you in need of healing? Are you retreating from reality? Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle continue their reflections on Pope Leo’s general audiences while discussing the importance of facing what you’re afraid of, letting go of our egos and trusting in the Lord with all your heart. We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] wi…
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Pope Leo's Meditation on the Parable of the Vineyard
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Mike 'Gomer' Gormley and Dave 'The Perfect Weather' VanVickle dive deep into Pope Leo's reflection on the parable of the laborers in the vineyard. They highlight the importance of responding to God's call without delay, generosity, and the profound question of finding meaning in life. Snippet from the Show We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb…
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"The Parable of the Sower” and “The Good Samaritan” Explained
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Mike Gormley emphasizes the importance of hope, while meditating on Pope Leo’s reflections, praising his ability to speak on the human and spiritual level. Gormley also analyzes the Pope’s General Audiences as he dissects two popular parables, “The Parable of the Sower” and the “Good Samaritan”. Snippet from the Show “Look at your life, look at the…
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In this Jubilee year, Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle explain the Biblical roots of the Jubilee year, the sabbath and explain what it means to be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’. They also discuss Pope Leo XIV’s message to bishops and share their hopes for all bishops. Snippet from the Show “Bishops have such an incredible task, but they cannot let the tasks re…
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Dave Vanvickle highlights the importance of helping the poor, loving the poor and even learning from them. In our poverty, we realize our reliance on the Lord. Let us never forget that the gravest form of poverty is to not know God. Snippet from the Show “The reason why poverty is so important as a theme for Christianity is because it reminds us we…
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Unpacking Pope Leo XIV’s Speeches, Blessings and Writings
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Mike Gormley and Dave VanVickle breakdown Pope Leo XIV’s blessings, speeches, and writings thus far. They analyze the popes and saints the pope has quoted, the poetic nature of Pope Leo XIV and approach his words and actions with excitement and curiosity. Snippet from the Show “I know a lot of you had problems with Pope Francis. I know others of yo…
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